112: Chapter 112 : Clouds Gather Over Yunshan 112: Chapter 112 : Clouds Gather Over Yunshan Chapter 112 : Clouds Gather Over Yunshan Not long after the flying ship took off, the Great Elder and Second Elder approached Fang Ting, worry etched on their faces.
“Patriarch, where do you think they’ll strike?” Only the elders and the two Heaven’s Chosen knew about the plan.
The rest of the Fang clansn remained unaware, cheerfully enjoying the view from the deck.
Fang Ting calmly sipped his tea.
“There are only three possibilities: On the way to Yunshan City At the Fang family ancestral shrine Or on the return journey.” The two elders nodded in agreent.
They were mainly worried that the clan might be caught unprepared, leading to casualties in a surprise attack.
Fang Ting continued: “First, it won’t be on the way there.
Our flying ship is fast.
Those four factions would receive the news after we depart, take ti to assemble, then plan their ambush.
By then, we’d already be near Yunshan City.” “Second, they won’t attack at the ancestral shrine either.
Although Yunshan is a remote border city, it’s still under the Great Qi Dynasty’s jurisdiction.
If they start a large-scale battle there, they’d destroy more than just our shrine—the entire city could be flattened.” “And when that happens, the royal court will certainly intervene and demand retribution.” He set down his teacup, expression calm.
“Once you eliminate those two options, only one remains—on the return journey, after the ancestral ceremony.” “Once we leave the city—every mont could trigger a battle.” Suddenly, the two elders understood.
They had been uneasy and wondering whether to make preemptive preparations.
But after hearing Fang Ting’s analysis, they felt reassured.
And in truth, preparations wouldn’t make much difference.
The weakest attackers would still be Lan Family’s Core Formation experts.
A bunch of Foundation Establishnt cultivators wouldn’t change anything.
In this world, when powers clashed, numbers were aningless if the cultivation gap was too large.
The two elders excused themselves and left.
The Fang family’s flying ship reached Yunshan City without incident.
The clan mbers stood on deck, gazing down at the familiar cityscape.
“We’re back!
This place still feels so familiar!” “Why does it look smaller than before?” “Yeah, it does.” Back when they’d lived in Yunshan City, it had seed grand.
The gates and walls had felt tall and majestic.
Now, flying in aboard a colossal airship, those sa gates looked tiny in comparison—like a garden fence.
They felt almost laughable as a form of defense.
Third Elder sighed, “Yunshan City hasn’t changed… it’s you who have seen a greater world.” One by one, the Fang clansn disembarked and entered the city.
The elders led the way.
Having lived here for decades, they quickly ran into many familiar faces—who greeted them with flattering smiles and pleasantries.
Once they returned to the Fang estate, the family busied themselves preparing for the ancestral rites.
At that mont, City Lord Ji Dongfang, having just heard the news, dropped everything and rushed to the Fang estate.
Seeing Fang Ting, he instinctively bowed.
“Fang… Fang Patriarch, it’s been years, and you remain as dignified as ever.” He could no longer bring himself to call Fang Ting “little brother.” He didn’t know Fang Ting’s exact realm, but he could sense that it was far beyond his own.
Even the elderly Fang elders, once considered average in talent, had now all surpassed him.
He couldn’t help but sigh inwardly.
Ti changes all things.
When Fang Ting had beco patriarch, he had been mid Foundation Establishnt, while Ji Dongfang was already late Foundation Establishnt.
Now, after struggling to reach peak Foundation Establishnt, he found that Fang Ting had already stepped into Core Formation.
The gap would only widen.
The next ti they t, he might even need to respectfully call him “Senior Fang.” Fang Ting responded with a faint smile.
“Lord Ji looks as radiant as ever.” The pleasantry only deepened Ji Dongfang’s awkwardness.
He knew that for soone like him, even reaching Core Formation would take a miracle.
Knowing the Fang family had returned to honor their ancestors, he chatted briefly before wisely excusing himself—intending to return for their send-off.
Leaving the estate, Ji Dongfang exhaled deeply.
“The Fang family has truly risen.
All their elders are mid- to high-stage Foundation Establishnt.
Their younger generation could rival so third-rate clans!” “And Fang Ting… his presence is terrifying.
I didn’t even dare et his gaze.” He felt lucky not to have ever offended them.
At the sa ti, he bitterly regretted not securing an alliance with them when he had the chance.
When the Fang family had left Yunshan years ago, he’d been reluctant to let them go.
But now, he understood—the city had been too small for a dragon like Fang Ting.
Even Yuhe City could barely contain them.
While the Fang family bustled with ancestral preparations, outside Yunshan City, a storm was gathering.
Elite cultivators from Lan Family, Seven Stars Sect, Pill Artifact Sect, and Taixu Sect had all assembled.
When Lan Jiang saw the caliber of cultivators the other factions had sent, he was so excited he nearly jumped for joy.
They’re too strong!
he thought.
Victory is assured.
The Fang family is finished!!
The gray-robed elder from Taixu Sect looked over the assembled forces.
He was the strongest cultivator present.
“This Yunshan City may be a border city, but it’s still part of the Great Qi Dynasty,” he said, his voice cold and sharp.
“With a single palm, I could level it entirely—but we must avoid giving the court an excuse to act against us.
So for now, we wait.” “Once the Fang family finishes the ritual and boards their ship, Lan Family will strike first.” “If mbers of Lingyue Sect are present, we’ll intercept them.
If they’re not—even better.” “Rember this—leave no one from the Fang family alive!” His words brimd with killing intent.
To him, the hundreds of Fang family mbers were utterly worthless.
Lan Jiang and the Core Formation cultivators behind him imdiately responded: “Yes, sir!” The gray-robed elder gave a faint nod.
The Taixu Sect elders then slipped into the shadows.
“If the Fang family has any Nascent Soul experts, we’ll act,” said the leaders of Seven Stars Sect and Pill Artifact Sect.
In fact, they hoped the Fang family had such experts.
That would give them justification to fight—and when it ca ti to divide the spoils, they’d have earned a larger share.
If they didn’t do anything, it’d be embarrassing to ask for anything at all.
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